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The sky opened up and sun shined bright. Looks like tomorrow we ride, hoping to make it to parkachik. And then Kargil Leh Jispa and finally Manali over the next few days. #SarathShenoy #AdventuresOnAKTM #KTM #KTM390Adventure #390Adventure #Zanskar #Ladakh #BikersOfInstagram #MotorcycleMornings #MotorcycleStories #KTMIndia #ReadyToRace #GoAdventure #Travelgram #KTMAdventure

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We made it! 📸 By @stephen_s_victor #SarathShenoy #AdventuresOnAKTM #KTM #KTM390Adventure #390Adventure #BikersOfInstagram #MotorcycleMornings #MotorcycleStories #KTMIndia #ReadyToRace #GoAdventure #Travelgram #KTMAdventure #ShinkuLa #ShingoLa #Zanskar #Ladakh #MountainsAndMotorcycles

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Various bikes and various life choices but with one plan in mind. #MountainsAndMotorcycles. #SarathShenoy #AdventuresOnAKTM #BroketravelerEscapades

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The blues I love! 📸 @mynomadiclife #SarathShenoy #AdventuresOnAKTM #KTM #KTM390Adventure #390Adventure #BikersOfInstagram #MotorcycleMornings #MotorcycleStories #KTMIndia #ReadyToRace #GoAdventure #Travelgram #KTMAdventure #pangong #Zanskar #Ladakh

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Pictures cannot do any justice to the terrains that we rode through. The Cold watercrossings, dusty roads and bright sky all through. Between all this the group stayed along only with the blessings from rhe mountain gods. The locals would always give you goals for life, if for nothing, a good test on humanity for sure. Money doesn't matter, people do. And up in the mountains, its experienced first hand. #SarathShenoy #AdventuresOnAKTM #KTM #KTM390Adventure #390Adventure #Zanskar #Ladakh #BikersOfInstagram #MotorcycleMornings #MotorcycleStories #KTMIndia #ReadyToRace #GoAdventure #Travelgram #KTMAdventure

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Gonbo Rangjon 🙏. #SarathShenoy #AdventuresOnAKTM

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Dust, muck and tons of water crossings later, we have managed to reach Padum. If you are enroute mountains, please stay in and stay safe. The man above has decided to send crazy rains for the next two days. #ChillingAtPadum #AdventuresOnAKTM #SarathShenoy

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Chilling by a 200 year old palace in Jispa. #SarathShenoy #AdventuresOnAKTM

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The adventure comes to an end today and the batch has split it's way back home. Few of us stay back home and climb up the mountains again Chandigarh - Leh - Turtuk - Pangong - Manali. #BroketravelerEscapades #AdventuresOnAKTM #SarathShenoy #TheShenoyExperience

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Do what brings the smile! #SarathShenoy #MountainsAndMotorcycles #AdventuresOnAKTM

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Guess the lake. Wrong names only :D #SarathShenoy #BroketravelerEscapades #AdventuresOnAKTM

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A tall mug of beers and good ride stories.

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Right tool for the right job! #SarathShenoy #AdventuresOnAKTM

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The man above has plans and I only follow through. The boys came along and have changed the leh plan to spiti, So land up in Chandigarh and on 1st August we ride via Manali - Gramphu - Kaza - Tabo - Nako - Chitkul and finish the ride at Shimla. Cover the beautiful valley in over 10 days. Slide into my Dm's. #Spiti #BroketravelerEscapades #SarathShenoy

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From 25 to 56, proving age is just a number and motorcycles take you places. #BroketravelerEscapades #ShenoyExperience #pangonglake #MotorcycleMornings

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Chumma Chilling with buddies, What you upto? #AdventuresOnAKTM #SarathShenoy #Ladakh #leh #KTM

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Hello from #Tyakshi! #BroketravelerEscapades #LadakhEscapades #SarathShenoy

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#HowIsYourCubicleToday

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Parking spot no #150 #AdventuresOnAKTM #SarathShenoy

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#Hambotingla takes you to Leh via Batali, what's more interesting is the Aryan village enroute. Much that we studied at our younger ages but so much to learn as we meet them in person. #SarathShenoy #BroketravelerEscapades #Ladakh #AryanVillage

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Hello from Lamayuru! #SarathShenoy #AdventuresOnAKTM #Adventure390 #lamayuru

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Yummiest plums ever.

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Riding up the mountains and getting high on the excitement might pump in much adrenaline but do you now the damage that our body goes through? Did you know the altitude change from chandigarh to Manali to leh, if not done right can kill our brain cells? The lack of Oxygen hits the Brain first and that is enough for the body to give up. By the time you reach Sarchu your body is tired and you need rest, and around the same time the change in altitude and lack of Oxygen kicks in putting the body at high risk. If you survive this and continue up the mountains and ride higher without rest, you might loose memory, Like damaging the clusters on your hard drive. The recovery might depend on how you handle yourself. The risks involved is so much that sometimes I wonder if its all worth it You are no macho man, your body has to acclimatize as you move up, if its Leh, take the SriNagar route. If its Shinkula, take the ranghdum route. If you are flying into Leh, take a days break and do nothing, Just chill drink Kawa. That one day might just save your life. Also, Manali to leh is under 500 kms but it's unlike bangalore hyd or bangalore pune. Its not flat sea level roads. Every meter gains altitude and body is fighting for survival. Don't die, don't leave us in Pain. Its not worth it. Take guidance from people who have done it a few times. And for God's sake don't take diamox, DRINK WATER, SLOW DOWN YOUR JOURNEY! Mountains aren't going anywhere!

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Few of you wanted the details about the train courier scene. Train has mainly three options, if you have a confirmed ticket you could book the bike as a parcel and will be loaded on the same train. If you aren't traveling via train, you could book it as a courier and it will be loaded as per the slot availability. This will need some followup to track the package and might not reach you quick. The third and slightly expensive one is the Private /Leased courier - private players lease out a full coach and fill in as much to ensure they make their monies. But with right contact you could ensure your bike is handled well and reach the destination with minimal damage I have used their services over the last 5 years and have had a great experience all through. They are definitely expensive but the guarantee of no/minimal damage on the motorcycle balances it out. Depending on when you need the bike, figure out the train running hours and land up one day prior to it. The agent will ensure to load the bike and send you pics if you can't hang around. Packing is seperate and you could choose how you want it at a seperate cost. Note - I am not sharing the contact here and want your requests to go through me. I don't want him to be bombarded with calls and be mad at me :D #SarathShenoy

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The 2md batch for this season is kicking in strong and slots are filling up quick. Come sign up as we ride out from chandigarh on 1st August. Support vehicle and mech joins us from chandigarh ensuring you run with zero luggage and comfortably all through. Twin sharing stays, brilliant meals and all over good company to ride up the high passes. And we ride the full circuit - Chandigarh - Srinagar - Sonamarg - Kargil - Leh - Khardungla - Turtuk - Pangong - Jispa - Manali. DM for more details. #BroketravelerEscapades #SarathShenoy #Motorcycletrip #RoadTrip #ladakhtourism #LadakhEscapades

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On the day 1 of KTM world Adventure week, I packed up my bike and loaded it in train. My adventure awaits up in the mountain and will see us there for a few months. :) Come ride with me as I take you through some brilliant trails up the mountains. #BroketravelerEscapades #SarathShenoy #LadakhEscapades #AdventuresOnAKTM

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Couldn't let it get lost in the chaos of stories, this helmet and googles deserved a post. Please welcome the #FlyRacing #Toxin, at 1350 grams and equipped with Mips the helmet is a lightweight and durable option thanks to its polymer shell construction.Multi-port air induction cooling system and Dual density EPS liner makes it a comfort fit. Paired with Gub Goggles the magic combo is set to rock my next ride. The Gub is brilliant through the sun and doesn't strain your eyes one bit. Double-layer Dual Polycarbonate polarized lenses,UV400 protection with a mirror coating and Anti-Fog, Dirtproof, Sandproof, Windproof and is only priced at 2k ish, it's just brilliant. #FlyRacing #Gub @route95motorcyclesupply @letsgearup.in #SarathShenoy #MotoEssentials

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This has been my all time favourite photo. The very last day of #RoofOfTheWorldOdyssey and at eastern most point of our country. 📸 @banu_kulal #SarathShenoy #BajajDominar #AnnyArun #Kaho #AdventurePradesh

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Ya, straight and right and then maybe stop for a chai. #AdventuresOnAKTM #SarathShenoy #keralagram #390adventure

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